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There are numerous places where you can learn equine massage. Deciding on
what you are going to do with the knowledge will determine the level of
training you will need. If you are working on your horses, read a book take a
one day seminar ... If you are going to charge a fee for services then you
need to have more formal training. Currently there are liscensing
requirements in 24 states and DC for massage therapist working with people.
Unfortunately there are not as many requirements for working with horses or
other animals and anyone can hang out a shingle.
Training doesn't assure you will be a good therapist, this comes from being
open to feedback from your clients. I recommend to people that they go to a
school for human massage first, this will help you with liscensing in the
future. Also we get very good specific feedback on how we work from humans,
which we may not get as readily from equines.
As far as certification goes. This is not regulated, most schools certify
their graduates themselves. There is a National Certification for human body
workers. NCTMB, that is recognized by many state agencies. This requires,
specific schooling a test, similar to a GRE or MCAT and continuing education.
I have this certification it is a fairly simple test if you are prepared.
Massage is a very valuable skill set, it is not simple rubbing muscles,
although that is part of it.
I'd be happy to email you the reading list I give to the Rolfers that want to
train in equine Rolfing. I can also give you the log on info for a Bodywork
forum like ride camp and you can see how diverse the bodywork field is.
Good Luck
jim pascucci
Certified Rolfer
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